Our system has noticed that you are based in United States, but that the current country setting is Saudi Arabia. Do you still want to change your country?
Description
This course will show you the advantages of using VINNAPAS® polymer binders in self-leveling floor screeds
Requirements
Basic knowledge of chemistry
Topics
- Overview of different SLC types
- Raw materials and additives
- Polymer binders and their importance for SLCs
- Mineral binder systems and their effects: Portland cement, calcium aluminate cement, ettringite-based binders
- Requirements and standards for VOCs in flooring
- Practical work with SLCs, including guidelines for carrying out relevant test methods
- Current market trends
Seminar objectives
In this seminar, you will learn about the different types of self-leveling flooring compounds and the advantages of using polymer binders for this application. The course will also cover current US and European standards for self-leveling compounds (SLCs).
Target audience
Technical anagers, R&D managers, chemists, lab technicians and salespeople with technical backgrounds
Training location
Allentown
Seminar language
English
Fee (includes value-added tax)
0.00 EURNumber of participants
5 - 8Dates
Trainer

George Tessier
George is the Technical Service Manager for Wacker Chemical Corporation’s Construction Polymers Business Unit – Americas. George has been with WACKER since September 2009 and has more than 38 years of experience in the construction chemicals industry. George manages a Team of Chemists and Technicians in the Allentown facility responsible for the technical support of WACKER POLYMERS customers throughout North America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry from the University of Vermont. He came to WACKER from BASF where he was the Group Leader for Cementitious Products & EIFS. Previously, he was the R&D Manager for Harris Specialty Chemicals/Thoro Systems.